Rolls Royce Marble Plaque in Ebonised Centre Table

1920 - 1940

Sold by Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Description

An engraved Rolls Royce Carrara marble floor plaque set into a bespoke, ebonised centre table. A fantastic piece of automobilia history. The marble floor plaque, centred with the iconic Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, was originally laid into the floor of the entrance to the famous Rolls Royce Conduit Street showroom in 1929. This was part of a refurbishment to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Rolls Royce Ltd. The origins of the mascot came about when Baron Montagu commisioned Charles Sykes to create a sculpture of Montagu's secret lover (Eleanor Velasco Thornton) for his new 1909 Silver Ghost. This sculpture later evolved into the car company's famous mascot. dated 1929

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

117cm (46.06")

Depth

117cm (46.06")

Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA769315

Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

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Description

An engraved Rolls Royce Carrara marble floor plaque set into a bespoke, ebonised centre table. A fantastic piece of automobilia history.

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The marble floor plaque, centred with the iconic Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, was originally laid into the floor of the entrance to the famous Rolls Royce Conduit Street showroom in 1929.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

This was part of a refurbishment to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Rolls Royce Ltd. The origins of the mascot came about when Baron Montagu commisioned Charles Sykes to create a sculpture of Montagu's secret lover (Eleanor Velasco Thornton) for his new 1909 Silver Ghost. This sculpture later evolved into the car company's famous mascot. dated 1929

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

117cm (46.06")

Depth

117cm (46.06")

Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA769315